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18th Century German Tobacco Box.
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18th Century German Tobacco Box.

18th century
Description

A brass German tobacco box of oval rectangular form. It is relief decorated with scenes from the "Seven Years War" and is probably the work of Johann Griese of Iserlohn.

There is some rubbing to the decoration commensurate with age but still easy to read.

The piano hinge is in good condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1190061
Dealers Internal Reference
A4900
Description
A brass German tobacco box of oval rectangular form.
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It is relief decorated with scenes from the "Seven Years War" and is probably the work of Johann Griese of Iserlohn.
Jane Short Antiques

There is some rubbing to the decoration commensurate with age but still easy to read.

The piano hinge is in good condition.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190061
Dealers Internal Ref
A4900
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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An elongated 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring embossed historical battle scenes, portraits, and inscriptions across its lid.
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Archive I An elongated 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring embossed historical battle scenes, portraits, and inscriptions across its lid.

18th Century German Tobacco Box.

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Jane Short Antiques

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Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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An elongated 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring embossed historical battle scenes, portraits, and inscriptions across its lid.
18th Century German Tobacco Box.
Ref: SA1190061
An elongated 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring embossed historical battle scenes, portraits, and inscriptions across its lid.
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  • ObjectTobacco Box
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century German
  • MaterialBrass, Copper
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsEmbossed battle scenes, Portrait medallions, Engraved inscriptions, Rounded oblong shape
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This 18th-century German tobacco box takes a rounded oblong shape in brass and copper with a bright brass gold tone. The lid displays embossed battle scenes, engraved inscriptions naming various locations, and a central portrait medallion of a ruler. Visible signs of age include rubbing to the raised decoration across the surface, whilst the hinged construction remains intact. The box measures 3 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. On an office desk or in a gentleman's library, this compact container serves as a decorative desktop accessory or a secure receptacle for small personal items. The solid metal construction and historic military motifs suit traditional interior settings and collector displays.

FAQs

An 18th-century Iserlohn tobacco box is an engraved or embossed metal container produced primarily in Germany during the Seven Years War era, featuring detailed relief scenes of historical events, military victories, and monocrat portraits.

These containers were typically constructed using die-stamped brass lids and bases fitted to copper, brass, or iron sides, joined together with soldered seams and a central pin hinge.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-chased relief detail, period-accurate German or Dutch inscriptions, correct wear on high-friction surfaces, historical hinge mechanisms, and natural patination or oxidisation.

Place the box on a desk surface, bookshelf, or side table alongside leather-bound volumes, framed prints, or neutral stone objects to complement modern or traditional interior schemes.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical abrasives or polishes that remove the natural patina and flatten high-relief surface engraving.
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